This annotated bibliography contains summaries of research studies examining a number of College Board assessments and programs. To be included in the bibliography, each study needed to meet a number of criteria. First, articles must have been published (as a College Board research report, in an external journal, or as an ETS research report).…

This annotated bibliography contains summaries of research studies examining a number of College Board assessments and programs. To be included in the bibliography, each study needed to meet a number of criteria. First, articles must have been published (as a College Board research report, in an external journal, or as an ETS research report).…

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) bibliography provides an exhaustive list of references to studies adding to the understanding of the development, nature, and use of the test, and is divided into two sections: (1) the first section lists 125 annotated citations that contain research studies on the GRE; (2) the second section lists reviews…

This annotated bibliography (1933-1982) lists currently available instruments that might be used with Spanish-speaking individuals. The bibliographic information, obtained from the holdings of the Educational Testing Service Test Collection, is not limited to any specific type of test. Thus, measures of achievement, aptitude, and attitude, etc.,…

The 53 tests cited in this bibliography are geared toward the elementary-secondary education level. Some of the tests are performance measures. Tests in the area of health include those which assess nutrition and other aspects of health. Some tests are appropriate for use with special populations. (Lists of measures related to drug knowledge and…

An annotated list of 11 books, guides, and online information retrieval systems that describe available standardized aptitude and achievement tests, test reviews, databases, and other sources of testing information is provided. The list is designed to help in the identification of useful standardized tests. (TJH)

This quarterly bulletin provides brief annotations for tests of the following types recently acquired by the ETS Test Collection: achievement; aptitude; personality, interests, attitudes, and opinions; and miscellaneous, sensory-motor, and unidentified. To provide information about instruments for those engaged in research or project direction…

This article examines the nature of musical ability and ways in which it can be identified, including several tests currently in use. It then considers the problem of making suitable provision for musically gifted pupils at the primary and secondary levels. A list of recommended readings is included. (Author/PB)

These quarterly bulletins provide brief annotations for tests of the following types recently acquired by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Test Collection: achievement; aptitude; personality, interests, attitudes, and opinions; and miscellaneous, sensory-motor, and unidentified. To provide information about instruments for those engaged in…

The 73 tests included in this bibliography are aptitude tests for specific occupations that require some level of manual dexterity for successful performance. Many of the tests measure manual and finger dexterity, abstract, verbal, and numeric reasoning, and motor coordination. Some of these tests are work samples requiring manipulation of actual…

This study brings together a large body of literature on indicators of changes in U.S. scholastic aptitude and achievement levels within the 1944-1980 period. The population target is youth from preschool to post-college graduate ages. The study is divided into three major sections: (1) a discussion of the trends which have emerged over time that…

The 50 nonverbal tests in this bibliography assess aptitude and cognitive skills using various nonverbal means, such as pictures, symbols, or figures. They are useful in testing those who may have reading difficulties or those for whom English is not the primary language. Not included are aptitude measure that have both verbal and nonverbal…

The 25 tests in this bibliography are used to assess aptitude and achievement in music for many age and grade levels. Subjects include singing, music appreciation, music theory, musical instruments, and music listening skills. Among the tests listed are released exercises from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). This document…

The 224 tests described in this bibliography cover a broad range of age and grade levels. The scholastic aptitude tests, some of which are entrance examinations, assess subjects' academic potential and/or aspects of mental ability which are deemed important for success in school work. Cognitive ability tests are also included and these assess such…

The purpose of the document is to help fill the gap between the use of psychological tests by evaluators and evaluators' feelings about their competence in using these devices. The first section contains descriptions of 33 tests and instruments presently used in evaluation facilities serving a wide variety of clients. These tests are divided…